{"product_id":"friend-group-isbn-9780063456006","title":"Friend Group","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the author of TBH and The Friendship List, Lisa Greenwald, comes a new series about the drama of middle school—and the group chat.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSadie and Olive have never been part of their class’s popular friend group. Those girls—Pella, Annabelle, Cleo, and The Other Sadie—seem like creatures from another planet. They wear the trendiest clothes, have the best hair, flirt with the cutest boys, and speak their own language. By comparison, Sadie and Olive are invisible . . . until Sadie is accidentally added to the popular girls’ group chat. Armed with an inside perspective, Sadie sets out to join the friend group—IRL—before they figure out that they’ve got the wrong Sadie.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eAfter she is accidentally added to her classmates’ private group chat, an enterprising seventh grader plots her way into their crew in this frothy comedy from Greenwald (\u003ci\u003eThe Summer of the Fortune Tellers\u003c\/i\u003e). Via Sadie’s humorously self-centered narration, peppered with perceptive text conversations, Greenwald showcases an expert command for tween parlance and respect for tween preoccupations, coalescing into a meandering, slice-of-life offering. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chapters switch between Sadie’s first-person narration and text exchanges. Sadie navigates the familiar highs and lows of middle school, including a crush, awkward self-doubt, and friendship drama. Her perspective, thoughtfully juxtaposed with the group chat, show that personal struggles are universal. A sincere friendship story full of heartache, growth, and self-discovery. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eTBH, This Is So Awkward\u003c\/em\u003e: “Get ready to fall in love with these girls who use their humor and wit (and lots and lots of emojis) to right wrongs and build bridges.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In this fine successor to Lauren Myracle’s TTYL and its sequels, Greenwald (11 Before 12) realistically captures the language of texting tweens, including exuberant use of emoji, and how mistakes can be made and tone misunderstood amid rapid-fire digital conversations.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Greenwald successfully blends emojis and text to bring the high drama and emotional changes of middle school to life. This first in a new series for preteens and young teens who value friendship and doing the right thing is pretty endearing.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eFortune Tellers: \u003c\/i\u003e“Greenwald sensitively captures the social dynamics of middle school, where popularity can take precedence over friendship. Tears and cheers abound in this endearing take on friendship.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A realistic look at situations everyday kids might have to live with, and a sweet story about perspective and making things right with people, as well as finding ways to use your creativity and interests for the good of a community.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eSummer of the Fortune Tellers\u003c\/em\u003e: \"A delightful and engaging read that captures the essence of youthful summer adventures and the magic of friendship. Greenwald’s writing style is straightforward and easy to read. Readers are quickly immersed. The book centers girlhood and female friendships, but its themes of bonding, summer fun, and personal growth are universal and can be enjoyed by all. VERDICT A heartwarming and entertaining read that celebrates the joys of summer, the magic of childhood, and the enduring bonds of friendship; a great addition to any children’s or school library.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eAbsolutely, Positively Natty\u003c\/em\u003e: \"Readers . . . will commiserate with her pain and root for her all the way.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eDear Friends\u003c\/em\u003e: \"Through her first-person narration, readers feel up close and personal with all Leni’s emotions: the pain, the humor, and the shock. It’s the rare individual who can take such an awkward, glorious deep dive, and readers will be grateful to go through everything with Leni as their guide. Uplifting.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Readers will be amused by the different friend categories Len comes up with, and her dedication to her mission. VERDICT Middle schoolers trying to navigate ever-shifting relationships will relate to this sweet story. Recommended for juvenile realistic fiction collections.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A deep and charming dive into the oh-so-familiar feelings of lost and found friendships. PS Who wouldn’t want Eleni as their bff?”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTerri Libenson, New York Times bestselling author of the Emmie \u0026amp; Friends series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48588002066661,"sku":"NP9780063456006","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063456006.jpg?v=1773960245","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/friend-group-isbn-9780063456006","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}